Hub Group Faces Financial Pressure Amid Weak Freight Market
Phil Yeager, the CEO of Hub Group, highlighted ongoing financial pressures during the company's recent earnings call, pointing to a soft market mainly caused by an excess of truckload capacity that hasn’t yet exited the industry.
Landstar Navigates Market Challenges with Optimistic Outlook
Landstar System, a logistics company, shared a mixed bag of results in their recent earnings call, staying optimistic despite a tough market.
March Performance Reflects Continued Challenges for Freight Industry
In March, the freight sector didn't quite hit the usual spring upswing, with the Cass Freight Index reporting that both shipments and expenditures mostly mirrored February's figures, falling short of typical seasonal patterns.
Knight-Swift Acquires Terminal Assets from Yellow and Venturing into LTL Sector
Companies have invested nearly $2 billion to acquire terminal assets from Yellow, comprising 128 properties and 25 leases.
Knight-Swift Faces Challenges Despite Revenue Growth in Weak Freight Market
Knight-Swift Transportation, a major player in the trucking industry, managed to increase its revenue despite weak freight demand in the last quarter of the previous year.
Strong Demand Amidst Capacity Oversupply are the Insights from FreightWaves State of Freight Webinar
The FreightWaves State of Freight webinar discussed the current state of the freight market, highlighting that while truckload rates remain relatively stable, demand for freight has been strong.
Freight Industry Recovery Could Extend Until 2025
Economic analysts predict that the freight market's weak conditions could persist until late 2025, based on the presentation of weak U.S. economic data at the Journal of Commerce Inland Distribution Conference.
Freight Brokers Optimistic About Future Growth Despite Current Weakness
Despite current challenges in the trucking and transportation markets, a survey by Truckstop and Bloomberg Intelligence indicates that more than 60% of freight brokers and logistics professionals expect demand for their services to grow over the next six months.
Smart Technology Ensures Green Lights for Freight Transportation
The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is implementing a five-year intelligent traffic signal optimization program in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to reduce the number of stops for trucks at traffic lights.
Uber Freight Reports Widening EBITDA Loss Compared to Last Year, But Shows Improvement from Q1
Uber Freight reported a significant decline in its second-quarter earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) compared to a year ago but showed improvement sequentially.
Technology Can Be Leveraged to Optimize Efficiency and Combat Inflation in the Freight Industry
The freight industry is grappling with inflationary pressures, including labor cost increases and reduced consumer spending
House Committee Weighs Fiscal 2024 Bill: Key Priorities and Discussions
The transportation funding committee in the U.S. House of Representatives will consider a fiscal 2024 transportation bill, which would allocate $90.2 billion for the Departments of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development.
June Indicates Spot Rates Have Reached Their Lowest Point
DAT Freight & Analytics reports that truckload freight volumes and spot rates remained steady in June, while contract rates reached their lowest levels in nearly two years.
Canadian West Coast Ports Strike Disrupts U.S. Freight Rail Cargo, Triggering Supply Chain Concerns
The ongoing strike at Canadian West Coast ports is causing a significant impact on freight rail cargo entering the United States, according to weekly rail trade data from the Association of American Railroads (AAR).
Freight Market Shows Signs of Bottoming Out, But Challenges Remain
The latest Cass Freight Index data suggests that the U.S. freight market may be nearing a bottom, with signs of a new cycle emerging.
Trucking Industry Faces Ongoing Downturn in Freight Cycle, Balanced by Positive Destocking Trends Amid Low Demand
The trucking industry experiences an ongoing freight cycle downturn, although positive de-stocking trends have provided some balance amid low demand.
Independence Day Holiday Week Sees Decline in Spot Market Freight Rates and Volumes, with Flatbed Rates Showing Resilience
Spot market freight rates and volumes experienced a decline during the Independence Day holiday week, according to the Truckstop system.
Freight Sector Nears Turning Point as Depressed Market Rebalances in May
The freight sector is on the cusp of a turning point as the market rebalances and prepares for a rebound in business conditions, according to ACT Research.
Unleashing the Power of Your Data: A Back to Basics Guide
The disruptions and rising freight costs experienced in recent times have prompted businesses to seek aggressive cost-saving measures.
Freight Train Batteries Could Aid Power Grid in Emergencies
Researchers at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory propose using electric batteries on freight trains to support the power grid during spikes in energy demand.